Track & Field athletes compete in triple-digit heat at Sacramento State

Track & Field athletes compete in triple-digit heat at Sacramento State

Athletes, vendors prepare for possible record temperatures during championships

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Updated: 8:17 PM PDT Jun 21, 2017

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Track & Field athletes compete in triple-digit heat at Sacramento State

Athletes, vendors prepare for possible record temperatures during championships

“Yes it’s going to be hot. There’s no question about that,” Sacramento Sports Commission spokesperson Bob Burns said. “We have definitely ordered more ice and more water. Most of the setup, they have been starting at 5 a.m. or 6 a.m. They’ve been trying to get most of the work done before noon.”

Vendors spent Wednesday setting up tents and getting a preview for the heat.

“It’s scorching hot out here and it’s black asphalt. But I’m in the right business though -- shaved ice,” Eddie Barrera said. “Hopefully, we can make a killing out here.”

Burgess Brothers BBQ is the sole food vendor, spending the day at their outdoor kitchen preparing more than 1,200 pounds of chicken, tri-tip, ribs and sausage cooking in upwards of 220 degrees.

“I am asking for fans in here right now because it is absolutely too hot,” Matthew Burgess said. “Big hat, sunglasses, and I am getting my water bottle refilled now.”

In response to the possible record temperatures Thursday, event times are moving back one hour in the earlier part of the day and moving up one hour in the evening -- with the final event being held just past 10 p.m.

However, some athletes will benefit from the heat.

"In the sprints and the jumps, these kinds of conditions are good for the athletes," Burns explained. “They are not out there that long. Their muscles get looser. I think we are going to see some outrageous performances in those events. The distance events are different. They don’t like the heat.”

Fans are allowed to bring in a water bottle and a seat cover for the metal stands. There will also be cooling stations to get a break from the sun.

“I would recommend just don’t sit in it for that long, you know -- get up, move around a bit, find a cooling tent. And, there is shade in some parts of the stadium,” Burns added.

Sacramento is also a finalist to host the 2020 Olympic trials.

“USA Track and Field committee will be making their decision on Sunday,” Burns explained. “So what we are really hoping for is a sellout Saturday to leave them with an impression that maybe we should come back here.”